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Explore Missouri Hospital Workforce Data

Explore statewide and regional hospital workforce trends, including vacancies and turnover.

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Rural Health Transformation Program

Stay up to date on Missouri’s ToRCH Care initiative, including opportunities, deadlines, hub development, webinars and MHA updates.

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Strengthening Missourians’ Health Care Through Data

Annual Licensing Survey Now Open!

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The Value of MHA Membership

Learn about the benefits that help Missouri hospitals thrive through MHA Membership.

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Real-Time Payer Insights

Explore how the Payer Performance Initiative and Vitality Index help Missouri hospitals thrive with better data.

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Hospitals In Action

Share your hospital’s community benefit story and help highlight the difference you're making in Missouri.

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Maternal-Child Health

Discover how improving maternal and child health through care coordination leads to better outcomes for families across Missouri.

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Supporting Those Who Support Care

Guidance, Advocacy and Resources for Health Care Leaders

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MHA Seeks Presentation Proposals For Workplace Safety Convening

MHA Seeks Presentation Proposals For Workplace Safety Convening

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Judge hammer gavel and doctor stethoscope on wooden table background in courtroom. Health law, medical law rules, regulations in the health care industry and its patients, medical malpractice concept.

July 1, 2026

Eighth Circuit Rejects Novartis Appeal In 340B Litigation

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld the district court’s decision denying an injunction against SB 751, which extends contract…
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Burn, Heat And Infection Preparedness Resources Available For World Cup

July 1, 2026

Burn, Heat And Infection Preparedness Resources Available For World Cup

With four of six World Cup matches completed in Kansas City, Mo., and a fifth scheduled for Friday, July 3, health care delivery continues without…
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On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for July 2026

July 1, 2026

On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for July 2026

Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of July 2026:Mercy Southeast Communities Names Amanda Shelast As…
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Boston headshot photographer David Shopper creates photographs that brand companies.

July 1, 2026

AHA Names Steve Walsh As President And CEO

The American Hospital Association on June 30 announced the appointment of Steve Walsh as its next president and CEO. Walsh, who has served as…
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2026 Legislative Session Summary

MHA published its summary of the 2026 state legislative session, which describes the outcomes of various legislative proposals affecting hospitals and health care. MHA staff appreciates our members’ work to help us advocate on their behalf.

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GET INVOLVED Events & Education

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Sep 8

2026 Preceptor Academy

The Preceptor Academy trains health care professionals to effectively support new staff through onboarding and competency validation while helping…

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Sep 16

Navigating the Complexities of the Nurse Manager Role

This two-day event delves into the distinct challenges that nurse managers face in their daily responsibilities.

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Sep 17

Crisis Management and Resilience for Health Care Facility Management Teams

This virtual session will focus on strengthening preparedness across hospital and care facility operations.

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Sep 21

Swing-bed Fundamentals

This online seminar describes the basic Medicare regulations for participating in the swing-bed program.

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Sep 22

2026 Preceptor Academy

The Preceptor Academy trains health care professionals to effectively support new staff through onboarding and competency validation while helping…

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Sep 22

PQC Connect: Tiny Brains, Big Impact: Neonatal Encephalopathy Screening, Treatment and Our Upcoming Initiative

This webinar will discuss guidance for early screening and timely treatment for neonatal encephalopathy, prior to the rollout of our new neonatal…

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Sep 23

Accountable Leaders for Worker and Environmental Safety

This event will convene health care leaders from across the state who are responsible for advancing workplace safety, fostering the exchange of…

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Sep 23

Statewide Certified Peer Specialist Quarterly Call

The Statewide Certified Peer Specialist Quarterly Calls are designed to bring peers together from across the state to connect, learn and…

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Sep 28

HIDI Office Hours

Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submission and more.

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Oct 1

Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Forum

The Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Forum brings together marketing, communications, public relations and digital strategy leaders…

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Oct 26

2026 MOSHE Education Conference - Future‑Ready Facilities: Safety, Compliance and Innovation

The 2026 MOSHE Education Conference brings together health care facility leaders, their partners and industry experts for two days focused on…

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Oct 26

Surgical and Anesthesia Service Conditions of Participation

This session will review the minimum required policies and procedures, as well as provider credentialing requirements and documentation issues.

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Oct 26

HIDI Office Hours

Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submission and more.

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Nov 4

MHA's 104th Annual Convention

Make plans to join us at MHA’s 2026 Annual Convention, scheduled for Nov. 4-6 at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.

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Nov 9

Physical Environment: Life Safety Code Survey Issues

This session will review commonly cited life-safety code deficiencies in hospitals.

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If You Work at a Missouri Hospital, You're an MHA Member!

Learn more about how your MHA membership strengthens your hospital's capabilities by providing access to resources that elevate how you serve your patients, staff and communities. 

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